used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Are you sure we've been turning left all the time," asked Peter, after five more minutes of this weary winding.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
at or in or to any place
From this reading "We don't seem to be getting anywhere at all."
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you sure we've been turning left all the time," asked Peter, after five more minutes of this weary winding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you sure we've been turning left all the time," asked Peter, after five more minutes of this weary winding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For five minutes they had been trudging solemnly through the labyrinth at the foot of the ladder.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We don't seem to be getting anywhere at all."
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For five minutes they had been trudging solemnly through the labyrinth at the foot of the ladder.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
Belfaygor
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From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
CavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
don't
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From this reading "We don't seem to be getting anywhere at all."
EnchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For five minutes they had been trudging solemnly through the labyrinth at the foot of the ladder.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading For five minutes they had been trudging solemnly through the labyrinth at the foot of the ladder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For five minutes they had been trudging solemnly through the labyrinth at the foot of the ladder.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "We don't seem to be getting anywhere at all."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For five minutes they had been trudging solemnly through the labyrinth at the foot of the ladder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
hopefullyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpfəli/
with hope; in a hopeful manner
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading For five minutes they had been trudging solemnly through the labyrinth at the foot of the ladder.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading For five minutes they had been trudging solemnly through the labyrinth at the foot of the ladder.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
full of life and energy
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For five minutes they had been trudging solemnly through the labyrinth at the foot of the ladder.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For five minutes they had been trudging solemnly through the labyrinth at the foot of the ladder.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
puddingnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
raisinsnounUS /ˈreɪzənz/
plural of “raisin” — dried grape
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
ricenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "We don't seem to be getting anywhere at all."
Snif
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From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading For five minutes they had been trudging solemnly through the labyrinth at the foot of the ladder.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure we've been turning left all the time," asked Peter, after five more minutes of this weary winding.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For five minutes they had been trudging solemnly through the labyrinth at the foot of the ladder.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For five minutes they had been trudging solemnly through the labyrinth at the foot of the ladder.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Are you sure we've been turning left all the time," asked Peter, after five more minutes of this weary winding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We don't seem to be getting anywhere at all."
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
treadingverbUS /ˈtredɪŋ/
-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
trudgingverbUS /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading For five minutes they had been trudging solemnly through the labyrinth at the foot of the ladder.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
tunnelsnounUS /ˈtʌnəlz/
plural of “tunnel” — a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Are you sure we've been turning left all the time," asked Peter, after five more minutes of this weary winding.
vinenounUS /vaɪn/
a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We don't seem to be getting anywhere at all."
we've
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From this reading "Are you sure we've been turning left all the time," asked Peter, after five more minutes of this weary winding.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading "Are you sure we've been turning left all the time," asked Peter, after five more minutes of this weary winding.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading "Are you sure we've been turning left all the time," asked Peter, after five more minutes of this weary winding.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Enchanted Cavern "This is about as exciting as rice pudding without any raisins," said Peter, treading closely after Snif.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every few rods the chilly tunnel would branch off into three or more tunnels, but Belfaygor, always taking the left turn, marched hopefully onward, his red beard trailing like a long and lively vine behind him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you sure we've been turning left all the time," asked Peter, after five more minutes of this weary winding.
